Jack Dorsey’s Block to use 10% of Bitcoin profit to buy BTC every month
Block, Inc. co-founder Jack Dorsey told shareholders its Bitcoin-buying plan during an earnings call, saying its an “investment in a future where economic empowerment is the norm.”…
Jury in Federal Lawsuit Deadlocks on Abu Ghraib Torture Allegations
Bird flu was found in milk. Is it safe to drink?
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Bird flu continues to be a real public health threat, but apparently not to our food supply at least. The Food and Drug Administration and U.S.…
Iran and Russia Working on Bilateral CBDC-powered Trade Solutions
Iran and Russia are working on CBDC and “digital financial asset” (DFA)-powered trade solutions, an Iranian official has confirmed.…
NASA’s crewed Artemis 2 Moon mission has safety issues to work out
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As NASA prepares to send astronauts to the Moon as part of the upcoming Artemis 2 mission, the space agency still needs to resolve a few lingering issues with its Orion capsule that could jeopardize the safety of the crew on board, according to a new report.…
The Nokia brick phone is probably totally coming back
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If you were born early enough to come into semi-adulthood in 1999, you used to have a Nokia 3210. OK, maybe you didn’t, but your friend or a family member had one, or they had a slightly later model.…
‘Banned’ Bluey Episode ‘Dad Baby’ Is Finally Viewable in the U.S.
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A Bluey episode originally released in 2020 everywhere except the United States finally gets the green light to be seen—with a catch: it’s only online (for now).…
Apple’s 2025 M4 MacBook Air: What to Expect
Hong Kong Bitcoin ETF launch in ‘top 20%’, STRK scam suspect busted: Asia Express
The Hong Kong Bitcoin ETF launch was in the top 20% of launches, and 77% of local crypto holders still plan to invest: Asia Express.…
Never skimp on these peripherals for your PC
You can spend all the time and money you want putting together your dream PC, but you're not going to get the best experience and will be left wanting for more without the right peripherals.…
The Peculiar Persistence of Trump-stalgia
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Apple: pay attention to emerging markets, not falling China sales
Apple’s chief financial officer Luca Maestri challenged investor worries over an 8% drop in China revenue, by noting that sales in other emerging markets are growing.…
How Protesters Took Over a Campus Building at Columbia University
Microsoft says it did a lot for responsible AI in inaugural transparency report
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A new report from Microsoft outlines the steps the company took to release responsible AI platforms last year.…
Labour wins Brexit strongholds as early local election results come in
X is changing how the block button works
Elon Musk has made no secret that he’s not a fan of the block button. Now, X is changing how blocks work on its platform, though it’s (for now) stopping short of Musk’s wish of nuking the feature entirely.…
Meta Brings AI to Reels, Matches Creators With Brands at NewFronts
Cameron backs Ukrainian strikes on targets inside Russia using British-supplied weapons
Apple’s Q2 2024 earnings reveal a drop in iPhone, iPad sales
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Apple's earnings report for the second quarter of the company's 2024 fiscal year showed a slide in hardware sales, especially for the iPhone.
The AnkerWork S600 Uses AI to Block Background Noise, and It’s Not Just a Gimmick
With remote work now more normalized than ever, speakerphones like the AnkerWork S600 can be a solid way to improve the quality of audio calls no matter your environment.…
Biden Condemned Violent Campus Protests
Biden Appeals to North Carolina With Program to Replace Lead Pipes
Making Flying Cleaner
Apple iPad event: What to expect
So far, the biggest surprise about May 7’s “Let Loose” event is that it’s happening at all. We’re just over a month out from Apple’s annual Worldwide Developer Conference, and yet the company determined there was enough news to warrant a stand-alone event, which kicks off tomorrow at 7 a.m.…
Whales Dive Back Into Solana Meme Coins with SEALANA Crypto Presale Raising $100,000 in Minutes
Thursday, May 2, 2024 – A presale for Sealana ($SEAL), the all-American redneck seal, launched on Solana yesterday, taking in $100,000 within minutes of launch.…